Lyric discussion by ms.1052500 

Cover art for From the Beginning lyrics by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

I think it sounds like he was a bit of a dick and insensitive to his partner, maybe taking them for granted....Then later realises how important they are, or were to them....

Negative
Subjective
Sadness
Relationship
Regret
Realization
Insensitivity
Importance